Communications Officer, GS-0301-14 NF (Temporary Promotion Only)

Communications Officer, GS-0301-14 NF (Temporary Promotion Only)

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Alexandria, Virginia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This Communications Officer position is located in the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO). The primary purpose of the position is to develop and implement organization-wide strategies to share and disseminate information about the organization and its programs, as well as to serve as OCHCO's principal liaison with the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA).

Major Duties:

• As a Communications Officer, you will perform the following duties: Develop and implement organization-wide strategies to communicate complex information about programs, investments, and impacts to internal and external audiences. Coordinate with leadership, staff, and external stakeholders to align communication strategies, write articles, news releases, and other materials, and analyze federal legislation and policies for organizational impact. Create, review, and manage various communication materials, including website content, social media posts, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with organizational goals. Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate outreach opportunities, and develop strategies for effective communication and collaboration. Generate, track, and analyze scientific and/or administrative data to inform communication strategies and prepare analytical reports. Oversee the design, content, and maintenance of the organization's website and social media presence, ensuring effective dissemination of information and engagement with target audiences.

Qualifications: To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service developing, implementing, and managing communication strategies, products, and activities for an organization. Examples of relevant experience include conducting outreach activities to enhance understanding of an organization's programs; authoring and editing written and oral communication materials; leading an organization's program for public events, press conferences, and other such appearances; providing authoritative advice to senior management for improving the delivery of program information to the public; and experience using the Internet, social media, and web pages to communicate information to the public, media, and internal audiences. Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How to Apply: Applicants must complete and submit an application online at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) USAJOBS website at https://www.USAJOBS.gov. An account must be established at the OPM website following the instructions provided in order to apply for the position. Once you have completed the USAJOBS process, you will be re-directed to the USA Staffing system to complete your application process, answer the online questions, and submit all required documents. Applications submitted other than the USAJOBS online application WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED under this announcement. Your application and all supporting documents must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants applying online for this position will be able to apply until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this announcement. Please allow adequate time to complete your application. If you encounter technical difficulties during the process, please submit a USA Staffing Help Ticket for assistance. If you have technical difficulties applying to the vacancy on the USAJOBS website, click on Contact USAJOBS. It is suggested that you do not wait until the last day to apply for a vacancy announcement. We will not accept applications other than those submitted through USAJOBS. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and submitted is received and is accurate. Ensure that your application includes the required documents listed under "Required Documents" and that they are uploaded in the appropriate fields. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of this application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this job opportunity announcement.

Application Deadline: 2026-04-27